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From Croxteth to coronation – Wayne Rooney as the prodigal son
Stefan Reyners reflects on Wayne Rooney’s evolution as a player and person since he traded Goodison Park for Old Trafford in 2004.
Author: Stefan Reyners
New Zealand-based football writer reared on the sentiment of Martin Tyler, the voice of Ian Darke and the incision of local A-League fixture Andy Harper.
Wherever there's two teams sharing one basic objective, there's a wealth of narrative potential.
Is Eddie Howe the manager capable of reviving Arsenal’s British core at The Emirates?
Stefan Reyners ponders the future for Arsenal and puts forward the case for Eddie Howe to succeed Arsene Wenger in the hot seat.
‘Moving up’ rather than ‘moving on’ after Andre Gray
Following Andre Gray’s controversial Twitter comments, should football’s authorities and the wider footballing community strive to create a more inclusive sport?
How Mahrez’s decision to stay at Leicester is reminiscent of Ronaldo in 2008
Are we seeing loyalty return to the world’s richest league after Leicester City’s most sought after player decides to stay?
New beginnings – How Mikel Arteta can bring his playing past to a managerial future
Mikel Arteta’s Barcelona roots and Premier League experience could see him set out on a success story in management, writes Stefan Reyners.
Why Watford have made a mistake in releasing Steven Berghuis on loan
Stefan Reyners believes that Steven Berghuis should have been retained by Watford instead of being loaned to Feyenoord in the Eredivisie.
Beyond preseason, Andreas Pereira must stay true to his talents
With fleeting glimpses of his talent in pre-season, Andreas Pereira must push on stay true to his talents, writes Stefan Reyners.
Could a dilution out of quality mean a competitive renaissance in Scotland?
Is football becoming more competitive in Scotland’s top tier? Stefan Reyners takes a look at forthcoming season and asks whether Glasgow dominance may be coming to an end.